Managing the Patient with Heart Failure: The Role of the Case Manager as a Team Member – Describe the high incidence and burden of Heart Failure (HF) and the factors that may contribute to the “HF paradox” – increases in … Continue reading →

Transitions of Care- A Path to Quality Outcomes– The purpose of this continuing education program is to familiarize nurses with the concept of care transitions and their impact on patient outcomes and avoidable readmissions. After studying the information presented here, … Continue reading →

Case Managers and Their Role in Improving Patient Outcomes in Heart Failure– The purpose of this continuing education activity is to educate CCM® board certified case managers on the current management of heart failure (HF) and emerging therapies that may … Continue reading →

A Systems-Based Approach to Improving Patient-Centered Care and Outcomes in COPD– Due to the complexity of COPD management – which often requires frequent follow-up with primary care, referrals to specialists, managment of comorbidities, and may incur recurrent hospitalization – achieving … Continue reading →

Fall-Related Brain Injury in Older Adults: Focus on Prevention– It is well known that falls and fall-related injuries are a major problem in older adults. For many years a primary focus has been on the prevention and treatment of hip … Continue reading →

Overcoming Barriers to Discharge for Home Infusion Identify patients at risk for challenges that may delay discharge if not addressed early. (for discharge planners and social workers). List three strategies for planning early discharges. Discuss patient selection criteria for home … Continue reading →

Risky Business: Understanding and Attenuating Risk Associated with Disease-Modifying Therapy in Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis– Multiple sclerosis (MS) strikes people in the prime of their lives, affecting upwards of 400,000 people in the United States and 2.5 million worldwide.1 However, a … Continue reading →

Reconsidering Adult ADHD- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neuropsychiatric disorder in adults in the United States, with a prevalence rate of 4.4%, making it second only to major depression. The National Comorbidity Survey Replication study revealed that only one … Continue reading →

Palliative Care in Heart Failure– Provide current definition for palliative care. State three symptoms that indicate why palliative care is appropriate in the treatment of heart failure. List two medications that may be prescribed for the palliative care/hospice heart failure … Continue reading →

Patient-Centered Care for the Patient with Multiple Sclerosis: The Role of the Case Manager– Define how the decline in QoL in MS patients impacts productivity Determine the issues that complicate and interrupt early diagnosis, treatment, and medication adherence. Review current understanding … Continue reading →